The recession might have activated a slowdown in the designer watches market but it could not do anything to dampen the spirits of Christophe Golay. Well, this brand believes that there will always be buyers for ultra-luxury items whether financial hard times or not. In fact, it was with this optimism that it just launched a $350,000 worth super-end timepiece in the U.S markets.

This new range of real stylish and rather extravagant watches comes from Cephee (that’s the name of the product line) and display the finest of Swiss craftsmanship and technology. Among the first ones to be introduced under the new Cephee tag, the watch is called ‘Ether’.

This speciman reflects richness at its purest. 150 precision set baguette diamonds run along its frame while and invisible channel setting lets each stone to reflect all the light that it absorbs. Amidst all the sparkling white ices, the delicate blue-tinted sapphire hands make a very strong impression. As for the strap, it has been made in hand from a very soft and supple leather. Even the buckle is handmade. It’s a limited edition, so what are you waiting for?

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October is special. No we do not mean because of Halloween but because of a more important reason – it is the breast cancer awareness month. And David Yurman is all set to celebrate it by launching a bunch of lavish pink dog tags for his Women’s Tag Collection. Now, that’s a new one. For one, the “male jewelry type” becomes feminine that too in a shade of pretty pink, which is also the color of breast cancer support.

The picture above features the Pink Rhodonite and Sterling Silver Breast Cancer Dog Tag on the left. This has been emblazoned with the DY logo and carries a price tag of $450. On the right, there is the Pave Diamond Encrusted model which is more eye-catching of the two (though we like the left one better for it’s toned down nature and simple elegance plus it’s cheaper too) and costs $950.

Yurman is marketing these dog tags as not just ways to show your support but they also have a survivor vibe to them. And the pave diamonds make them look like jewelry. And a precious one too. Again, ten per cent from the sales of these item will be forwarded to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation. So go ahead and splurge for a good cause.

Via davidyurman

Getting bored of one’s diamonds is a possibility that cannot be ignored. And that’s the reason why it is advisable to also own a few pearls for some variety. Even brands like Louis Vuitton have been paying special attention to this idea. In fact, it has launched a very exquisite mechanical pearl collection that will match with the style of the modern woman of today.

We are quite impressed with the way the collection introduces the bicycle chain style to the pearls without marring their charm and beauty. In fact, it is this unique marriage of the most unlikely patterns that makes this jewelry line so much appealing.

You can choose between a stunning bracelet (made from 11 Swarovski glass pearls), an elegant choker necklace or a very stylish hairpin. The bracelet is accompanied by a lacquered black pearl set in a steel and gold brass chain. The choke necklace has been made from 22 Swarovski glass pearls with an LV engraved soft padlock. The hairpin too grabs attention owing to its large resin pearl.

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Did you ever know that diamond can also be extracted literally from your deceased pet’s ashes or a lock of its hair? This is freaky and sounds very unbelievable. However, a company called DNA2Diamonds comes up with a weird way of creating this sparkling gem out of your deceased pet. This requires a long process though.

All you need to do is to submit a DNA sample of your deceased pet to the company. They will then go through a series of procedures such as; extracting carbon from the sample, adding the carbon to a real diamond seed, which is then placed to an incubator so that it grows. After going through all the necessary procedures, the stone is finally cut and is closely examined by the Gemological Institute of America before it is packaged and sent to you.

What’s even more surprising is that you can turn the remains of your pet into a red, yellow-green or cognac diamond. You can also have the stone set in a ring, bracelet, earring or pendant and choose the shape and carat size according to your choice. The whole thing still sounds weird and impossible. However, even if it’s true, one thing that is still skeptical is the quality of the diamond.

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Recession might seem like one big joke to those in Tokyo. Well, we don’t mean to only refer to the 12K yen that government shelled out per person in Japan to aid in the financial crisis, but also to the marketing strategy adopted by French jewelry store Mauboussin. Believe it or not, but as part of the launch of its new store in Ginza, the brand gave away 5,000 diamonds for free.

Each diamond was worth 0.1 carat with a cost of $55. This strategy was used to encourage people to invest in luxury gems during the hard times. But we do have serious doubts about the finances of a company who is offering diamonds like promotion cookies.

As a matter of fact, the little show went down pretty well with the public who waited patiently outside the new store. But there was a catch here too. The brand was also offering the prospective customers a chance to make the free diamonds into rings of pendants for a fee of $520. A very unique thinking  that sure got everyone’s attention across the world.

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When blond socialite Paris Hilton revealed that she would feature in an animated series on MTV as a superhero, everyone wondered if her superpower would be that of partying all night. The latest issue of Tatler will tell you her secret superpower.

In an interview for the Tatler, Paris revealed that her extravagant shopping trips were merely her way of helping the world economy. Apparently, Paris’ only desire in buying diamonds and heavily priced clothing and accessories is her most benevolent way of helping the world get over the recession. Paris spoke about the diamond studded pink Bentley that she spent diamonds on and the Dolce & Gabbana diamond studded dress. It seems the young hotel heiress can’t get enough of diamonds but how can anyone be spiteful when she’s only buying these things purely from the goodness of her heart?

Paris also insists she could bring world peace, like all the other beauties desire to, by throwing a huge party that would make everyone forget about war. She may be right; after all, who can think of war when they are doped up and spaced out at a Hilton party?!

Via: Showbizspy

It appears that just producing fine tasting champagne isn’t enough, the champagne must also be the most classy and expensive of all times. Leon Verres launches the most expensive champagne label exclusively for the uber rich of the world.

‘Le Billionaire Champagne’ is being hailed as the most expensive champagne available right now. Only five of the bottles would enter the market and would be priced at $2.75 million each. Contain nine litres of expnsive bubbly, the bottles are also attired in rich designer wear studded with diamonds and wearing a Shapka, a Russian fur cap. The bottles will be titled ‘Pieces of History’ and history has already been created for only one of the five pieces are up for sale now, since the rest have been whipped away by affluent buyers from around the world. This last Salmanazar bottle would be auctioned off for the public during the Le Billionaire Champagne World Tour.

For those who wish to take a sip of a billion dollars of champagne, Leon Verres has created the 0.75 liter miniature version of Le Billionaire Champagne which would be available for $2,750. These miniature versions would also be dressed in similar designer clothes.

Via: PRLog

If you thought Malaysia was all about sunny sands and glowing skyscrapers, think again. Malaysian fashion can be compelling one of the designers from the beautiful country has just launched $30 million frock. It comes with 751 diamonds and has been created by the fashion designer Faisol Abdullah.

It is also the world’s most expensive piece of clothing and I am sure you would love to wear it to that big night. However, it could prove to be a tad too expensive. The recession might be in full swing and the gold prices might have dropped, but as the fashion designer reveals, diamonds are forever.

He even plans to bring more diamond studded clothing in the near future and he has teamed up with Mouawad, a Middle Eastern jeweler. I am sure you would love it if one were given to you by some miracle. I would say, this is exorbitant and showy but certainly impressive!

Via: Luxist/NYMag/TheStar

If you have a house, let’s call it a mansion for more practical purposes, that would compete with the likes of Rihanna and di Caprio, then you need to make sure that just about everything that you allow inside your ‘humble abode’ goes along with the decor of filthy rich.

Cleaning your home is obviously not something you would do on your own when you’re rich enough for that mansion but your hired help should not be caught with even a vacuum cleaner that doesn’t declare your decadent lifestyle. Enter the Electrolux vacuum cleaner that is being touted as the most expensive vacuum cleaner available. Who cares whether this thing functions or not when it is studded with 3730 Swarovski crystals! The cleaner designed by Lukaz Jemiol, a Polish fashion designer, has found a place in the Guinness Book of World Records as the most expensive vacuum cleaner on the planet.

Worth 13,825 pounds, only one of the extravagant appliances has been made. If, however, you plan on never cleaning your house and placing this in the living room to make the room shine, you could request Electrolux and they just might make one for you.

Via: Pocket-Lint

Just when you thought the luxury market is grappling to come to terms with the post recession bleak markets, designer and jeweler Knalihs Athem has created the most opulent phone ever I saw, the Diamond Vertu Constellation Gold. It has been crafted by Swiss craftsmen and comes with 18 carat gold and about 1,500 colourless and exquisite diamonds.

The hand finished phone comes with all the elegance a phone of such cadre might have. You can also go ahead and personalize this opulent Vertu with your initials, logo, and lucky number or just about anything you want. The Vertu diamond phone will be available across all the models including the Core Range, Precious Range, Monogram range and the Rococo Range.

This cell phone is certainly something you wouldn’t want to carry with yourself to a seedy part of the town, where you might just get knifed to rid you of this beauty. There is no information about the pricing and you may have to contact the makers themselves. In my opinion, it also would depend on the customization you would request for.